Cloudy July

The weather has been rather cool this summer, which feels great.  There has been plenty of rain, which has cut back on solar production for what is normally the best month of the year.  A lot of sun was visible today, making for our 7th day this month with 52 kilowatt/hours of production.  Two Julys ago, we had 19!!!!! Overall, we'll have about 450 fewer kw/hrs this month than July 2019.  But it's hard to complain with a lovely breeze and highs barely 70 degrees for the last few days this month.  The forest looks great no matter what the temperature.

Triple berry rum raisin french toast

A morning of work outside deserves to be celebrated with a wonderful lunch.  Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, all picked from the hill, joined rum raisin bread for some great french toast.  The raspberry patches still look great, with blackberries just starting to fill in.  The three blueberry bushes have produced many great berries so far, with more ripening.

Mid-July harvest

Raspberries are scattered this season due to the relative lack of sun. However, much magic has happened in the garden.  Another round of lettuce, which has been especially good this summah, was picked today, as well as the lovely items pictured.

Two trimmer tanks

Tropical rain from yesterday yielded to delightful conditions today.  The trimmer went to work on a very beautiful morning. Two tanks gave a good butch to the loop trail and a few other areas.  This will help with raspberry access, although the harvest will be later than normal.  Today's sunshine has been a rare treat this summer so far.  The berries haven't ripened yet, most still green at this point.

Last night's sunset

 A lovely end to an early summer evening last night!!!